Base Set · #042/102
Wartortle
Wartortle (Base Set #042/102) trades around $5.07 (Normal, Near Mint) and $300.00 graded PSA 10 (4 recent sales) as of September 10, 2026.
- HP
- 70
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Released
- January 9, 1999
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I · Specifications
Card details
- Set
- Base Set
- Number
- #042/102
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Type
- Water
- HP
- 70
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Released
- January 9, 1999
Card
- Market
- $5.07Normal, Near Mint
- PSA 8
- $29.15
- PSA 9
- $41.6211 sales
- PSA 10
- $300.004 sales · 59.2× market
Pricing live secondary market
All variants & conditions
| Variant / Condition | Price |
|---|---|
| Normal — Near Mint | $5.07 |
II · Reference
Common questions
How much is Wartortle Base Set #042/102 worth?
The ungraded market price (Normal, Near Mint) is approximately $5.07. PSA 9 copies trade around $41.62 (11 recent sales). PSA 10 copies trade around $300.00 (4 recent sales). Prices are updated daily from publicly available secondary-market data.
How rare is Wartortle #042/102?
Wartortle is a Uncommon card in Base Set. Rarer cards typically command higher market prices.
Who illustrated Wartortle #042/102?
Wartortle #042/102 was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
When was Base Set released?
Base Set was released on January 9, 1999.
Should I grade Wartortle?
PSA 10 copies trade around $300 across 4 recent sales — roughly 59× the ungraded market price ($5). Grading typically costs $25–$75 and takes 2–6 months. The card needs to be near-perfect (centered, sharp corners, no surface scratches) to grade PSA 10 — inspect with a loupe before submitting.
III · From the Same Set
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